Corporate Social Responsibility and Responsiveness Essays and Term Papers
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On the Paradox of Corporate
Introduction Recently, some authors have argued that there is a need for a paradigm shift or a fundamental change in the practice of business, in organizational behaviour and performance if the ideals of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development are to be achieved (Gladwin et al. 1995, Ehrenfeld 2000, Hueseman 2001, Senge & Carstedt 2001, Welford 1998, 2002). However, these calls are in a sense a re-statement of radical calls for sustainable development already presented
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Gender Development: Social or Biological
In a variety of contexts, the word “gender” is used to describe “the masculinity or femininity of words, persons, characteristics, or non-human organisms” (Wikipedia, 2006). More specific to psychology, gender role is a term used to describe the normal behavior associated with a given gender status. Those that do not follow this customary role given to their particular gender are said to have an atypical gender role. “A person who has normal male genitalia and
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Case Study: Robert Mondavi Corporation
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………..5 2. BACKGROUND OF THE CASE STUDY…………………………….6 3. ANALYSIS & IMPLICATIONS OF PORTER’S FIVE COMPETITIVE PRESSURES……………………………………..7-17 3.1. The Potential Entry of New Competitors 3.2. Competitive Pressures from Substitutes Products 3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers 3.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers 3.5. The Rivalry among Competing Sellers 4. ANALYSIS OF THE STRATEGIC GROUP MAPPING……….18-20 5. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS OF THE WINE INDUSTRY………21-23 5.1. World famous growing areas 5.2. Larger growing market for premium wines
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The Public Social Security Budget
SIMONA MARIA POP THE PUBLIC SOCIAL SECURITY BUDGET The budget of a government is a summary or plan of the intended revenues and expenditures of that government. In some countries, such as the United States, the budget is mainly prepared by the legislature, in others it is prepared by the government. Budgets are an essential element in the planning and control of the financial affairs of a nation or business and are made necessary essentially
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Social Darwinism
Something that many people still do not comprehend is that Indigenous people in Australia are actually very much a part of a system that has been a major part of their own oppression. The way that our society operates and the values we place on our community are a flow on effect, if you like, of the early ideas put forward by anti-Indigenous theorists. Social Darwinism has had a profound effect, and while some may
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The Most Important Social Issue in America Today
Social issues have plagued the women and minorities of our country for decades upon decades, degrading them as if emotions and morals were not evident amongst them. The article entitled "Affirmative Action" states that as representation of minorities and women became more and more necessary, a movement called "affirmative action" became an important issue. Affirmative action is not limited to the uplifting of certain genders and races, but it focuses on establishing standards of certain
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Toyota Motor Corporation Organization Strategies
Contents 1. Toyota Motor Corporation 1.1 Historical Background 1.2 Organizational Structure and Key Players 2. Learning and Reinforcement Concepts 3. Motivation 4. Leadership theories and concepts 5. Influence of power and politics on an organization 6. Strategies for improving organizational communication and work performance Conclusions References 1. Toyota Motor Corporation 1.1 Historical Background Toyota Motor Corporation, or Toyota in short, is a Japanese automaker. It is the world's second largest automaker behind General Motors [http://www.hino.co.jp/e/pressrelease/press.htmhl];
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Global Communications Corporation
Global Communications Corporation Problem Solution: Global Communications Corporation Global Communications faces a situation that is not unlike many companies face and certainly in the telecommunications industry. In a three year period, Global has seen its stock fall by more than 50% while the competition has become fiercer and more diverse. Global is faced with the challenge of determining the most pressing issues as well as pin pointing the solutions to each of these issues.
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Quality Control Within the Toyota Automotive Corporation
Toyota 1 Quality Control Within the Toyota Automotive Corporation Toyota 2 In 1960, the Toyota Corporation established quality control guiding principles after creating the document “Request Regarding Inspection.” This document built a process by “pointing out the idea behind inspections was to eliminate the need for inspections.” Because the Toyota Corporation keep higher standards they felt in an ideal world inspection would be unnecessary. The high demand of automobiles in Japan quickly surged, which caused
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Toyota Motor Corporation
At Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, Kentucky, the plant is having a problem with defective seats in its production of Toyota Camry's. The plant has had success in implementing TPS (Toyota Production System), a manufacturing system that was developed in Toyota plants in Japan and was based around the whole concept of “building in quality in the production process and condemned any deviation from value-addition as waste.” Doug Friesen, assembly manager at the plant, was
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Johannsen Steel Corporation
Johannsen Steel Company (JSC) initially focused on high-quality, high-carbon, and high-margin steel wire and ever made big success. In 1946 it was sold to West Virginia Steel (WVS) and then experienced the shocking change of steel industry during 1960s and 70s. Facing the pressure of competitors, JSC began to intend to expand sales and cut cost to maintain its profit level. As a result, the sales revenues kept increase, but the net profit was very
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Comparison of Social Trends of the 1950’s and 1990’s
Comparison of Social Trends of the 1950’s and 1990’s We Americans have a fondness of looking back to certain times with bouts of nostalgia, clutching closely the burred images of better off and more secure conditions. We seek revive those past years, hoping to cure all of our current societal ills. Why can’t we bring them back? The economy was good, the family was happy, we say. We see the 1950’s in the United States
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Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation has a major role in today computer industry, because its widespread operating system for the majority of personal computer, more than once it has faced issues regarding abuse of dominant position in the court all over the word. First of all, to better understand present situation, a brief history is needed, between 1994 e 1998 Microsoft was sued by the Department Of Justice and twenty U.S. States because the giant of computer science
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The Evolution of Caribbean Social Policy: Reasons for the Changes and Shifts in the Social Policy Agenda from the 1940’s to the Present Period
THE EVOLUTION OF CARIBBEAN SOCIAL POLICY: Reasons for the Changes and Shifts in the Social Policy Agenda From the 1940’s to the Present Period. By Hyacinth O. Blake INTRODUCTION Social Policy may be broadly defined as a system of social welfare that includes economic as well as non-economic objectives and involves some measure of progressive redistribution in command over resources1. Using Mishra’s typology of social welfare models (see Fig. 1 below), this paper describes the
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Brian Skyrms’ Evolution of the Social Contract
Skyrms' book, Evolution of the Social Contract, offers a compelling explanation as to why individuals, when placed with one-shot prisoner's dilemmas, will often cooperate, or choose the equilibrium that will benefit both parties equally. He uses examples to outline how individuals of certain environments frequently engage in activities that benefit the group at their own personal expense. Using both game theory and decision theory, Skyrms explores problems with the social contract when it is applied
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Analyse Sociological Contributions to Our Understanding of Relationships Between Crime, Deviance and one of the Following:- Ethnicity, Social Class, Age, Gender.
During this essay I will examine the sociological contributions which can help us to understand the link between crime, deviance and ethnicity. Crime is defined as being an act which is against the law, and deviance is defined as an act which goes against the norms of society. Ethnicity is defined as being a group that shares a culture, religion or language. When we look at both ethnicity and crime it can be said that
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Giving the Cio's an Expanded Role in the Corporation
As the world modernizes, businesses become more and more dependant on how they manage their information to maximize their profits. To not maximize the use of their available information would cause them to lose money on a daily basis. They become more dependant on digital information. To become more competitive in the market place, they have to merge information technology goals with business goals. To do this, the companies have promoted their top “techies” to
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Agreement Between You and the Microsoft Corporation
MSN Website Terms of Use and Notices Last Updated: September 2001 AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE MICROSOFT CORPORATION The MSN Web Site is made up of various Web sites and Web pages operated by the Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052 or its affiliates (collectively, the "MSN Web Sites"). This Terms of Use and Notices applies to the MSN Web Site and does not apply to the content of third parties. The MSN
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Political Socialization
Political Socialization When children are born into a society, at a very young age they begin to develop their ideas, personalities, beliefs and opinions. This is where socialization gets its roots. In a country like the United States, a person’s political agenda is one of the characteristics that define what type of citizen you are. Through many different areas of our life we are affected, persuaded, influenced about our beliefs, not just with politics but
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Corporate Governance in the Uk
Introduction This essay aims to examine the history, meaning, practical function, legislation and development of corporate governance in the United Kingdom. Corporate governance is a subject that has become increasingly important over the last few decades and looks set to continue with continuing corporate failures pushing corporate governance to the forefront. To fully understand the subject of corporate governance in the United Kingdom we must first define corporate governance and understand it's meaning. Schleifer and
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Economic Benefits and Future Outlook of Social Security
The Economic Benefits and Future Outlook of Social Security Social security must change for the future challenges about to be faced. The social security administration has been here for almost 70 years. It is here to provide for retirement, disability, and survivor’s insurance. About 7.5 million people get monthly survivor benefits, and more than six million get disability. There are about 45 million people who receive retirement, survivors and disability benefits. For an average wage
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Innovative Approaches to Corporate Management
Running head: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO CORPORATE MANAGEMENT Innovative Approaches to Corporate Management University of Phoenix Abstract Year after year the same companies find themselves on the Fortune 500 list. One common denominator has been their approach to corporate management. In order for a company to be successful in today’s market, companies have to have a clear cut vision in the form of a mission statement and create a corporate culture which moves that vision into
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Introduction to News Corporation
Corporate Headquarters 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 8th Floor New York, New York 10036 212-852-7000 Corporate Website http://www.newscorp.com/index.html NYSE Ticker NWS Introduction: News Corporation is an international media and entertainment company, ranked third in the world. Rupert Murdoch created News Corporation or News Corp, as it is most commonly referred to, was created by Rupert Murdoch. News Corporation was formed from assets Rupert Murdoch inherited from his father, Sir Keith Murdoch after his death. News
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Environmental and Social Policies of the Co-Op Supermarket
Executive Summary This report looks at how effective the current environmental and social policies and practices of the Co-op supermarket are. It also presents recommendations on how the Co-op could improve on their current policies and practices. This report aims to state clearly the environmental and social policies of the Co-op supermarket and how they could improve on their current practices. This paper uses relevant academic models and theories which the Co-op supermarket can be
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The Godlike Nature of Social Status
The Godlike Nature of Social Status : A comparison of Women’s Property Control in the Classical Period of the Roman Empire and Quattrocentro Florence Both the society of the Classical period of the Roman Empire and that of Quattrocentro period of Florence were highly obsessed with status. A person’s worth was determined was determined by their social standing. The laws of both periods highly reflect this intense obsession. As Roman law was revived in the
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